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Global Beauty Made in Brazil (Spanish version)
Jones, Geoffrey G.; Reisen de Pinho, RicardoCase HBS-807S26EntrepreneurshipExplores the globalization strategies of Natura, Brazil's largest cosmetics company. Founded in 1969, Natura grew using a direct selling model. Led by its three founders, the firm made distinctive use of Brazil's diversity and became characterized by high ethical and environmental standards. Natura began to seek international markets in 1982, but experienced many setbacks until surviving the economic crisis in Argentina in 2001. The company opene...Starting at €8.20
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LinkedIn (A) (Spanish version)
Piskorski, Mikolaj JanCase HBS-711S07StrategyIn the summer of 2005, LinkedIn, a two-year-old start-up, was choosing between two options to monetize its 5 million business people network. Members could contact each other through trusted intermediaries on the network to offer or seek jobs, consulting engagements, expertise, and financing. The company had outpaced its competitors by building the most populous online business network, but it had little revenue to show its investors. The first r...Starting at €8.20
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Facebook (Spanish version)
Piskorski, Mikolaj Jan; Eisenmann, Thomas R.; Chen, David; Feinstein, Brian; Smith, AaronCase HBS-810S15EntrepreneurshipAs Facebook topped one billion monthly users in October 2012, the online social network continued to face questions about how best to monetize its surging traffic. The company could invest further in new advertising products, which represented the majority of the revenue thus far, or concentrate on the Facebook Platform and help third-party developers create and distribute their own applications. After a highly anticipated yet largely disappointi...Starting at €8.20
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Developing the Sustainability Scorecard (Spanish version)
Kaplan, Robert S.; Reisen de Pinho, RicardoCase HBS-108S10StrategyDescribes the challenges of using the Balanced Scorecard to implement a triple-bottom-line strategy for delivering excellent economic, environmental, and social performance. The owners and senior executive team of Amanco, a producer of plastic pipe and complete water treatment systems, want strong financial returns but are also deeply committed to improving the environment and making a difference in people's lives. Robert Salas, CEO, wants a mana...Starting at €8.20
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Driving Strategy with the Balanced Scorecard (Spanish version)
Kaplan, Robert S.; Reisen de Pinho, RicardoCase HBS-112S07Accounting and Controlshould cut back production levels and funding for strategic initiatives until sales recover, or should it continue to invest for the future? This case is accompanied by a Video Short that can be shown in class or included in a digital coursepack. Instructors should consider the timing of making the video available to students, as it may reveal key case details.Starting at €8.20
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Banking on Sustainability (Spanish version)
Kanter, Rosabeth Moss; Reisen de Pinho, RicardoCase HBS-311S04Business Ethics and Corporate Social ResponsibilityABN AMRO REAL made corporate social responsibility central to its brand, adding to customer focus and reflecting its values. Leaders developed the Bank of Value theme and implemented it through activities such as microfinance in poor communities, environmentally oriented lending products, socio-environmental screening of customers and suppliers, employee diversity, and reduction of waste and recycling. Now the fourth largest private bank in Brazi...Starting at €8.20
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Introduction: Embracing Psychological Impasse
Butler, TimothyBook Chapter HBS-7566BC-ELeadership and People ManagementEven if you have the "perfect job," it is still possible to feel miserable and unfulfilled. The first step to fixing psychological impasse is realizing that you have a choice; you don't have to stay in a place that makes you unhappy. For those who choose to fully experience impasse life will prove more challenging and, at the same time, more authentic. This chapter is excerpted from "Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths."Starting at €8.20
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Facing Crisis: The Source of Psychological Impasse
Butler, TimothyBook Chapter HBS-7587BC-ELeadership and People ManagementYou can't overcome psychological impasse until you identify the source. To find that source, you must be willing to examine the feelings that come along with impasse, although that might be daunting. Once impasse is understood as a necessary crisis, it is possible to look at such tough times as opportunities to reclaim meaning in your daily life. This chapter is excerpted from "Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths."Starting at €8.20
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Feeling Stuck and Doubting Ourselves: The Effect of the Past on Your Present Life
Butler, TimothyBook Chapter HBS-7588BC-ELeadership and People ManagementAs psychological impasse deepens, it brings with it unresolved issues from the past. Ghosts - your past self, the overbearing parent, etc. - that you pushed to the back of your mind rear up, causing you to doubt yourself and your path in life. This chapter includes an exercise to help you acknowledge these ghosts so that you can finally banish them. This chapter is excerpted from "Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths."Starting at €8.20
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Mapping Our Insights: Patterns in the Sand--Finding Your Motivation
Butler, TimothyBook Chapter HBS-7595BC-ELeadership and People ManagementIn order to overcome psychological impasse, you must understand the social motivators that operate most powerfully in your life. With the help of the author's Motivation Map, you will learn how to better understand yourself. By revealing the inner workings of your mind you can make more informed choices in both your personal and work life. This chapter is excerpted from "Getting Unstuck: How Dead Ends Become New Paths."Starting at €8.20